Tag: NIST SP 800-171
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CMMC Phase II Suspended: What It Means and What to Do Next
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase II, removing the November 2026 third-party audit deadline. But DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and your SPRS self-attestation all still apply. This is schedule relief, not scope relief, and here is what defense contractors should do during the pause.